Golf Legend Arnold Palmer presented the Arnold Palmer Spirit of
Hope Award to Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II during
the Adelphoi Golf Classic reception at the Latrobe Country Club.
Palmer was the first recipient of the award in 2006. The
award has since been named in honor of Palmer for his
contributions to charitable organizations and for his
accomplishments in golf. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Bill Mazeroski
received the award in 2007.
The award is given annually to honor someone who exemplifies the
mission of Adelphoi, a private, not-for-profit human services
organization that serves over 2,000 children, youth and families
each year through a wide range of programs including group homes,
foster care, alternative education and day treatment.
Art Rooney II was named president of the Pittsburgh Steelers in
2002, succeeding his father Dan and grandfather Art Sr. to become
the third president in Steelers history. Under his
leadership, the Steelers became the first team in the AFC to win
15 regular-season games, in 2004, and won their first Super Bowl
in 26 years.
Art Rooney, along with the entire Rooney family, has served as an
outstanding example of philanthropy for his tireless
contributions to organizations in the community. Through his work
at the Pittsburgh Steelers, Art Rooney has orchestrated player
appearances, charitable donations, and outreach program for
non-profits and community groups as a way of giving back to the
Former Pittsburgh Steelers Louis Lipps and Mike Wagner were among
those in attendance, along with Pittsburgh Pirates Alumni Bill Mazeroski,
Jim Sadowski and Kent Tekulve. Bill Hillgrove, voice of the
Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers, served as emcee.
The event included a silent auction with items such as golf
packages, autographed sports memorabilia, jewelry, and a limited
edition Doug London lithograph from Arnold Palmer’s personal
collection signed by